Meet The Griffins’ Longest Season Ticket Holders

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As the Grand Rapids Griffins prepare for a possible Calder Cup sweep of the Syracuse Crunch, one family will continue their 13-year cheer.

Kevin and Char Scheppmann have been season ticket holders for the team since 1996.

“I feel a great affiliation for this team, being a Red Wings fan,” Kevin Scheppman said. “It’s great for West Michigan. It’s great publicity for our area.”

The Schepmann’s have also been bringing their 9-year-old son to games since he was a baby. He has aspirations to one day play for the team. They say the experience of watching the team continues to get better with each year.